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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.77, 569.55 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.77, 569.55 and 116.16 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.77 : 569.55 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.77/569.55 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.77x = 569.55 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.77x = 66,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158.93/379.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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